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ORIGNAL CONCERT WORKS medium
Ancient Wonders Suite—Todd Parrish. A
musical description of four of the wonders of
the ancient world: the grandeur of the Temple
of Artemis located in Ephesus (present-day
Turkey); the majesty of the Great Lighthouse
at Alexandria, Egypt; the mystery and amazing
craftsmanship of the Great Pyramid at Giza;
and the awe-inspiring Statue of Zeus at
Olympia, Greece. Movements may be played
in any order or as stand-alone works.
11202197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .75.00
11202198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Andalusian Adventure—Erica Donahoe. Go
on an adventure to southern Spain and soak
in the musical culture of flamenco. Spanish
rhythms and sultry melodies abound in this
engaging original work, with some New World
tango thrown in for good measure. Players will
reinforce low first finger and high third finger as
well as sixteenth notes and pizzicato. There are
violin and cello solo opportunities, and optional
castanets add the perfect spice.
11393539 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393540 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Appalachian Daybreak—Ben Snoek. Enjoy
a trip to the rolling hills and galloping horses
of Bluegrass country. This great original work
delivers a very tuneful nod to old Appalachian-
style dance music while providing an excellent
exercise in various 6/8 rhythms. A more lyrical
3/4 middle section is a great opportunity to
develop tone, phrasing, and legato. All sections
have interesting and engaging parts. Optional
chimes. Sure to be a concert favorite!
11393545 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
11393546 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Apricity—Nicolas Repetto. "Apricity" is a
beautiful old-fashioned word meaning "warmth
of the sun during winter." Equally beautiful, this
piece perfectly captures this feeling of warmth.
Opening with the quiet of winter, students
explore rubato and legato playing as the piece
ebbs and flows through graceful themes,
dramatic harmonic shifts, and joyous moments
of splendor.
11574020 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11574088 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Arabian Dreams—Soon Hee Newbold. Here's a
thrilling musical journey that fires the imagination
and evokes images of the One Thousand and
One Nights! Set as one continuous work, the
music moves from the exotic sounds of a fiery
sunrise to the magnificent power of an Arabian
stallion galloping at full speed across the
expansive desert.
2474326 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .60.00
9505194 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Arachnids—Bud Woodruff. Written in the
spirit of a tarantella, this piece is intended to
be a cello section feature focusing on third
position technique, with several forays into first
and fourth positions. It also employs hooked
bowings in different places for each of the
sections of the orchestra.
11570777 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .55.00
11570853 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Arcopolis (City of Bows)—Michael Hopkins.
This teaching piece is equally accessible in the
classroom as it is on the performance stage.
Everyone in the orchestra has meaningful
parts which are used to highlight a vast array
of orchestration colors, bowing techniques,
rhythms and fingering patterns.
11403525 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11403552 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Arlington Sketches—Elliot Del Borgo. This is
a classic Del Borgo style piece...rhythmically
exciting and harmonically rich. In addition, the
contrasting middle section allows for attention
to tonal development, balance and blend. A
guaranteed winner! (Grade 3 1/2)
2301422 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .62.00
5382254 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Armonico (From Op. 3, No. 10)—Antonio
Vivaldi/arr. Todd Parrish. This faithful
arrangement comes from Vivaldi's first set of
published concertos. Capturing the spirit of the
original, the iconic first movement displays the
power and focus that helped this piece stand
out among other works of the same age. A rare
and inspired adaptation.
11511798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11511877 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Backbone Trail—Sean O'Loughlin. No family
of instruments has the ability to portray the
classic Western sound more than strings,
and this wonderful work takes full advantage.
From dance-like motifs to singing, picturesque
melodies, this piece is a delight. With sixteenth-
note passages, shifting, pizzicato, legato, and
lots of rhythmic variation, this will also provide
plenty of educational opportunities. A treasure!
11392974 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11392975 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Baile de Lila—Chris Thomas. This vibrant
work brings the sound and spirit of mariachi to
the string orchestra! Feature principal players
accompanied by strummed passages, catchy
syncopated figures, and energetic melodies.
The piece also includes parts for an optional
guitar ensemble for an authentic flavor.
11203094 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11203095 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Baltic Dance—Kirt Mosier. Baltic Dance
is the winner of the 1993 National School
Orchestra Association Composition Contest.
This energetic composition depicts the dance
that citizens of the Baltic States have danced
in celebration of their 1991 declaration of
independence from the Soviet Union.
2343531 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
5517032 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Battle—Soon Hee Newbold. Inspired by old
Northern European and Scandinavian fiddle
music, this piece paints a picture of war long
ago while also reflecting on the frustration
and challenges of current events. Expose
your students to a wealth of exciting string
effects, including col legno, fingerboard slaps,
snap pizzicato, and more. A highlighted solo
violin and optional percussion help create an
amazing Norse-influenced sonic landscape.
11511799 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11511878 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
Blue Sky Horizon—Randall D. Standridge.
Uplifting and bursting with energy, this
wonderful work combines driving motives,
catchy rhythms, accessible ranges, and a
pops-inspired feel to celebrate the moments
when we can all find joy in our lives. Part of the
unBroken Project, a series of pieces pertaining
to mental health.
11574025 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11574093 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—Todd
Parrish. In Greek mythology, Boreas is the
cold north wind, making this piece a great
addition to any winter concert. The mysterious
opening leads to an exciting finale. Students
will experience spiccato and legato bowing
styles, multiple down bows, and key changes.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .48.00
10453690 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
A Can-Can Festival—Jacques Offenbach/arr.
Todd Parrish. In this multi-level arrangement
for string or full orchestra, both new and
experienced students get to enjoy the
excitement of Offenbach's famous dance.
The piece can be performed with strings only,
with parts for beginning, intermediate, and
advanced levels. Or, add optional advanced
wind, brass, and percussion parts for a
full orchestra concert - combined levels or
advanced players only. The perfect grand
finale to your pyramid concert that will motivate
young musicians with a great sense of pride
and accomplishment!
11500306 Multi-Level Orchestra . . . . .80.00
11500403 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 9.50
The Castle Walk Rag—James Reese Europe
& Ford T. Dabney/arr. Rick Webb. The original
is considered one of Europe's most influential
recordings and was added to the Library of
Congress National Recording Registry in 2004.
The song is a fusion of ragtime and march
styles, while also creatively inserting bluesy
modulations between major and minor keys.
11570778 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .50.00
11570854 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . 6.00
Celestial Night—Cooper Ford. Have you ever
looked up at the stars on a clear night away
from civilization? It's easy to be filled with awe
and wonder at the sight. This beautiful and
calming original brings out deep emotion with
beautiful sweeping melodies and luscious
harmonies. Set in 3/4, performers explore new
chord progressions while focusing on phrasing
and deep tones with vibrato. Melodic material
is featured in every section, with some shifting
as well. The audience will be moved as your
orchestra soars into the sky.
11574015 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .65.00
11574083 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .12.00
Centurion—Nicolas Repetto. Journey
back to ancient Rome in this powerful
string orchestra work depicting the strength
of Roman armies through the eyes of a
weathered centurion. Set in D minor, the
opening statement in violins displays power
and strength while rhythmic marching
elements drive forward in the low strings. A
torrent of energetic triplets push toward a
solemn and expressive restatement before
launching into one final battle to the end.
11559090 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . .70.00
11559130 Additional Score . . . . . . . . .10.00
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String Orchestra
Original Concert Works
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Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most
often by directors.
Elementa—Soon Hee Newbold.
11399644 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
11399645 Full Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
The Old Boatman—Florence Price/arr.
Dana Perna.
11206042 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45.00
11340778 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Waltz of the Wicked—Kirt N. Mosier.
2478798 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
2478799 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.00
Battle—Soon Hee Newbold.
11511799 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.00
11511878 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
Orchid—Yukiko Nishimura.
11400578 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00
11400579 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
O Magnum Mysterium—
Morten Lauridsen/arr. Sandra Dackow.
10023619 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.95
10046964 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.95
Boreas (The Cold North Wind)—
Todd Parrish.
10453642 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48.00
10453690 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.00
Lion City—Soon Hee Newbold.
10066399 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65.00
10066400 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.00
Ancient Wonders Suite—Todd Parrish.
11202197 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.00
11202198 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.00
She Will Hang the Night with Stars—
William Hofeldt.
10616613 String Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52.00
10616614 Additional Score . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00
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